dplotkin 0 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I'm on my second set of lower ball joints, this set from Kanter, the first from CARS. The boots tear after about 700 miles, the clearence between the boot & the knuckle is insufficient. Anyone else having this problem?Dan Link to post Share on other sites
brh 1 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 If memory serves me right your lower ball joints do not have boots, its a rubber container (can't think of proper term) for your grease. If these are over greased they will pop, but even popped your ball joints should hold up for at least 50 thousand miles. Why were they replaced in the first place? Link to post Share on other sites
dplotkin 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 I got the car with 43,000 miles and no boots on the lowers. The lowers were worn, so I replaced them with a set from CARS. Those boots, not over greased, tore off in a couple weeks from insufficient clearence with the knuckle. Ordered a second set from Kanter, same thing. The joints are new, so I'll just keep 'em greased.Dan Link to post Share on other sites
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